Major wildfire in Greece abates, several homes damaged

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities have ordered thousands of homes near Athens evacuated as a large wildfire raged out of control among scattered country residences. No injuries were reported from the blaze southeast of the capital near Keratea, which had abated by late Wednesday. Buildings were damaged. Strong winds that whipped up the flames hampered efforts to contain the fire, which was the worst of the 71 forest fires that broke out in various parts of Greece since late Tuesday.